Lecture Notes on Mythical Concepts and Creatures

These flashcards cover key vocabulary from the lecture on mythical concepts and creatures. They include terms related to chaos, creation, and characteristics of mythical beings.

混沌 (Hùndùn)

English: A state of complete disorder and confusion, often described as the initial condition of the universe before creation. Example: The universe was in chaos. (Yǔzhòu céng chǔyú hùndùn zhuàngtài.)

源头 (Yuántóu)

English: The origin or starting point of something; in this context, the source of light and life, such as the sun and moon. Example: The sun is the source of life. (Tàiyáng shì shēngmìng de yuántóu.)

聪明 (Cōngmíng)

English: Having or showing the ability to quickly and easily comprehend, devise, or apply ideas; intelligent and alert. Example: She is very clever. (Tā hěn cōngmíng.)

运输 (Yùnshū)

English: To carry something from one place to another; in a metaphorical sense, it can also refer to the transmission of sound. Example: They use trucks to transport goods. (Tāmen yòng kǎchē yùnshū huòwù.)

回声 (Huíshēng)

English: A reflected sound that is heard after the original sound has been produced. Example: I heard an echo in the cave. (Wǒ zài shāndòng lǐ tīng dào le huíshēng.)

测量 (Cèliáng)

English: The size, length, or amount of something, typically recorded in a standard unit. Example: We need to take a measurement. (Wǒmen xūyào jìnxíng cèliáng.)

顶点 (Dǐngdiǎn)

English: The highest point or peak; often used in the context of celestial bodies. Example: The sun reached its zenith. (Tàiyáng dào dá le dǐngdiǎn.)

汉字 (Hànzì)

English: A symbol used in writing or printing; this lecture refers to 4 characters that condense complex ideas. Example: I am learning Chinese characters. (Wǒ zài xuéxí hànzì.)

反应 (Fǎnyìng)

English: To respond or behave in a particular way due to an external stimulus. Example: How did he react? (Tā yǒu shénme fǎnyìng?)

漆黑 (Qīhēi)

English: Completely dark; very dark, often used descriptively for the absence of light. Example: The night was pitch black. (Yè sè qīhēi.)

运行 (Yùnxíng)

English: To be in motion or to operate; commonly used to describe the orbit of celestial bodies. Example: The planets orbit around the sun. (Xīngshì ràozhe tàiyáng yùnxíng.)

观察 (Guānchá)

English: To watch carefully to learn about something; to observe. Example: We need to observe the changes in the stars. (Wǒmen xūyào guānchá xīngtǐ de biànhuà.)

现象 (Xiànxiàng)

English: An observable fact or event, especially one that is studied. Example: This is a very rare natural phenomenon. (Zhè shì yī zhǒng hěn hǎnjiàn de zìrán xiànxiàng.)

演变 (Yǎnbiàn)

English: To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; to evolve. Example: The evolution of the universe covers billions of years. (Yǔzhòu de yǎnbiàn kuàyuè le jǐshí yì nián.)

奥秘 (Àomì)

English: A profound mystery or secret; something that is hidden from knowledge. Example: Humans have always wanted to explore the mysteries of nature. (Rénlèi yīzhí xiǎng tànxún zìrán de àomì.)